Lead Lifeguard with strong staff scheduling, team leadership, and program coordination skills. Experienced in overseeing daily operations, supporting safe coverage, and keeping aquatic programs running efficiently.
Overview
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Lifeguard
Elkhart Health and Aquatics
Elkhart, IN
06.2022 - Current
- Led and monitored 40+ lifeguards during daily facility operations, ensuring safety and adherence to professional conduct.
- Teach lifeguarding recertification, BLS, first aid, and related safety training programs.
- Manage staff scheduling, including lifeguard coverage and monthly in-service training schedule.
- Assisted with hiring, interviewing, onboarding, coaching, and development of lifeguard staff to enhance team effectiveness.
- Build and update pool schedule breakdowns, supporting proper staffing and effective use of aquatic spaces.
- Develop understanding of revenue and cost factors tied to lane rentals, school programming, swim meets, lifeguard training courses, and swim lesson programming.
Lifeguard
Mishawaka Parks Dept.
Mishawaka, Indiana
06.2022 - 09.2022
Supported opening and closing routines for recreation facilities.
Enforced all safety regulations and posted rules for patrons.
Monitored swimmers at municipal pools for Mishawaka Parks Dept.
Enforced safety rules across park aquatic areas.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History
Bethel University
Mishawaka, IN
05-2025
Associate of Arts - Secondary Education
Marian University
Indianapolis, IN
12-2022
Skills
Risk Management
Safety management
Curriculum development
Aquatic facility management
Staff scheduling
Program coordination
Team leadership
Critical thinking
Certification
Lifeguarding Instructor Trainer (LGIT), American Red Cross, issued 07/2026
First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor Trainer, American Red Cross, issued 07/2026
Basic Life Support Instructor Trainer, American Red Cross, Issued 07/2026